aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra vs Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired)

The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) wins overall, with a lower price, more smart home integrations, more alert types, voice changing and automatic replies. The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra answers with the higher owner rating and its 5MP sensor.

Resolution and platform reach. The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra uses a 5MP sensor through a 166 degree lens and stores two months of footage on its included base station with no subscription. The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) shoots 2K but supports Apple HomeKit Secure Video and Samsung SmartThings, which the aosu doorbell does not.

No, both can record locally for free. The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra uses its included base station for 60 days of loop recording. The Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired) uses a microSD card of up to 512 GB. Each reserves its optional subscription for extra cloud AI detections.

Only the Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 (Wired), which works natively with HomeKit Secure Video alongside Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings and Home Assistant. The aosu Video Doorbell R1 Ultra supports Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant only, with no HomeKit, Matter or Home Assistant.

Buyers who want the lower price, Apple HomeKit Secure Video and the widest smart home platform support, along with a broader mix of alert types.

Buyers who prioritize the sharpest possible image and want two months of free local recording from an included base station, and who do not need Apple Home or Home Assistant.